Topic
Politics
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin Charged With Sedition
By Sebastian Strangio
The former leader, who heads the opposition Perikatan Nasional coalition, allegedly criticized a former king during an election campaign speech.
Rakhine Armed Group Responsible for Rohingya Massacre, Rights Organization Says
By Sebastian Strangio
The Arakan Army's involvement in the August 5 massacre and other attacks on Rohingya civilians has raised thorny question for Myanmar's resistance movement.
Sri Lanka’s Anura Dissanayake a Strong Contender for President
By Krishan Francis and Bharatha Mallawarachi
His alliance’s focus on the working class is expected to win the support of those struggling with the high cost of living.
Fugitive Philippine Mayor May Be Bound for Golden Triangle, Investigators Say
By Sebastian Strangio
The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission claims that Alice Guo and her family "are part of a big criminal organization.”
Vigilante Justice Reigns in Post-Hasina Bangladesh
By Saqlain Rizve
There have been several incidents of lawyers linked to the BNP and other parties attacking politicians and officials of the Awami League regime.
Thailand’s Pheu Thai Party Hit With New Legal Challenges
By Sebastian Strangio
Royalist petitioners are seeking the dissolution of the party, alleging that former PM Thaksin Shinawatra is exercising an undue influence over its operations.
Imran Khan’s Biggest Trial
By Kunwar Khuldune Shahid
The arrest of Pakistan’s former ISI chief sharpens the confrontation between Khan and the military. But reconciliation remains possible – at a cost.
Disinformation About Attacks on Minorities Threaten Stabilization Efforts in Bangladesh
By Nazneen Mohsina and Roshni Kapur
Attacks on Hindus seem motivated by political rather than communal factors, given that those affiliated with the Awami League have been the most affected.
Why India’s Delayed Census Evokes Anxiety More Than Anticipation
By Rudolph Lambert Fernandez
The government has done little to demonstrate that processes around the census’ assumptions, objectives, and methodology are visionary, transparent, tested, and rigorous.
Indonesian Parliament and Election Body Agree to Uphold Court Rulings
By Sebastian Strangio
The country's election law will be brought into line with two Constitutional Court rulings that pro-government lawmakers attempted to overturn last week.
Unprecedented Crossovers in Sri Lanka’s Presidential Race
By Rathindra Kuruwita
The SLPP, the party of the Rajapaksas, has lost the support of around 130 MPs, 100 of whom are supporting incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Bangladesh Must Move Beyond the Politics of Revenge
By Imrul Islam
In Bangladesh today, while justice delayed can be seen as justice denied, justice hurried may lead to justice buried.